A 32-year-old member asked:
right shoulder pain from weight training! how do i bulk up now?
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Dr. Aruna Seneviratne answered
26 years experience Sports Medicine
Rest : Overuse shoulder pain should resolve with rest and anti-inflammatory meds such as advil (ibuprofen) in about 1-3 weeks. If it doesn't, it maybe a more significant problem. Seek medical help from a shoulder specialist if pain persists.
Answered on Nov 17, 2018
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